Pregnant and Diabetic

Gestational diabetes is high amounts of sugar in the blood that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy.
 
There are a number of things that put you at higher risk for getting it, but pregnancy itself causes hormone levels to change and those changes can affect insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar. For this reason it is standard to be tested for it about halfway through pregnancy. Some signs to look out for include:

• Being thirsty
• Multiple trips to the bathroom
• Vomiting
• Weight loss
• Being tired
• Getting infections (i.e. skin, bladder, or vaginal)

The best way to keep gestational diabetes under control is to provide carbohydrates by foods that contain natural sugars and fiber to slow down the process of digestion. These foods include fruits, vegetables and complex carbohydrates like pasta and bread. Also be moderate in the amounts of fat and protein you eat and eat a variety of healthy foods. But don't eat many foods that contain high amounts of sugar like pop, juice and desserts. In some cases medicine may need to prescribed if diet and exercise are not controlling your blood sugar levels.
 
Doing these things should avoid any harm to your baby. But if you are worried you may have gestational diabetes, contact your doctor.
 
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Gestational Diabetes